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<dt><b>HK</b>
<dt>&nbsp;- <a href="gun_database.cfm?gun_id=36">MK23 SOCOM</a> <font color="00C300">pic</font>
<dt><b>Colt</b>
<dt>&nbsp;- <a href="gun_database.cfm?gun_id=60">Combat Commander HW+R</a> <font color="00C300">pic</font><dt>&nbsp;- <a href="gun_database.cfm?gun_id=59">Government Series 70</a> <font color="00C300">pic</font><dt>&nbsp;- <a href="gun_database.cfm?gun_id=58">High Capacity 44 Limited Match</a> <font color="00C300">pic</font><dt>&nbsp;- <a href="gun_database.cfm?gun_id=56">High Capacity 45 CQB Special</a> <font color="00C300">pic</font><dt>&nbsp;- <a href="gun_database.cfm?gun_id=57">High Capacity 45 Limited Master</a> <font color="00C300">pic</font><dt>&nbsp;- <a href="gun_database.cfm?gun_id=53">High Capacity 45 TAC Special</a> <font color="00C300">pic</font><dt>&nbsp;- <a href="gun_database.cfm?gun_id=61">Military HW+R</a> <font color="00C300">pic</font><dt>&nbsp;- <a href="gun_database.cfm?gun_id=42">Pro Killer I</a> <font color="00C300">pic</font><dt>&nbsp;- <a href="gun_database.cfm?gun_id=54">Speed Comp</a> <font color="00C300">pic</font><dt>&nbsp;- <a href="gun_database.cfm?gun_id=55">Speed Comp Silver Edition</a> <font color="00C300">pic</font>
<dt><b>SIG</b>
<dt>&nbsp;- <a href="gun_database.cfm?gun_id=39">P226</a> <font color="00C300">pic</font>
<dt><b>IMI</b>
<dt>&nbsp;- <a href="gun_database.cfm?gun_id=49">Desert Eagle 44</a> <font color="00C300">pic</font>
<dt><b>Beretta</b>
<dt>&nbsp;- <a href="gun_database.cfm?gun_id=50">M8000 Cougar</a> <font color="00C300">pic</font><dt>&nbsp;- <a href="gun_database.cfm?gun_id=65">M8000 Cougar (silver)</a> <font color="00C300">pic</font><dt>&nbsp;- <a href="gun_database.cfm?gun_id=63">M92FS</a> <font color="00C300">pic</font><dt>&nbsp;- <a href="gun_database.cfm?gun_id=62">M92FS Super V</a> <font color="00C300">pic</font><dt>&nbsp;- <a href="gun_database.cfm?gun_id=31">M93R</a> <font color="00C300">pic</font>
<dt><b>Glock</b>
<dt>&nbsp;- <a href="gun_database.cfm?gun_id=52">17</a> <font color="00C300">pic</font>
<dt><b>S & W</b>
<dt>&nbsp;- <a href="gun_database.cfm?gun_id=51">M-19 Combat Magnum</a> <font color="00C300">pic</font>
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<dt><b>HK</b>
<dt>&nbsp;- <a href="gun_database.cfm?gun_id=2">MP5 A4</a> <font color="00C300">pic</font><dt>&nbsp;- <a href="gun_database.cfm?gun_id=18">MP5 A5</a> <font color="00C300">pic</font><dt>&nbsp;- <a href="gun_database.cfm?gun_id=35">MP5 Navy</a> <font color="00C300">pic</font><dt>&nbsp;- <a href="gun_database.cfm?gun_id=19">MP5 PDW</a> <font color="00C300">pic</font><dt>&nbsp;- <a href="gun_database.cfm?gun_id=26">MP5 SD3</a> <dt>&nbsp;- <a href="gun_database.cfm?gun_id=16">MP5 SD5</a> <font color="00C300">pic</font><dt>&nbsp;- <a href="gun_database.cfm?gun_id=17">MP5 SD6</a> <font color="00C300">pic</font><dt>&nbsp;- <a href="gun_database.cfm?gun_id=3">MP5K</a> <font color="00C300">pic</font>
<dt><b>Colt</b>
<dt>&nbsp;- <a href="gun_database.cfm?gun_id=48">M16 Pistol</a> <font color="00C300">pic</font>
<dt><b>Kalashnikov</b>
<dt>&nbsp;- <a href="gun_database.cfm?gun_id=33">AK47-Spetsnaz</a> <font color="00C300">pic</font>
<dt><b>Steyr</b>
<dt>&nbsp;- <a href="gun_database.cfm?gun_id=32">TMP</a> <font color="00C300">pic</font>
<dt><b>IMI</b>
<dt>&nbsp;- <a href="gun_database.cfm?gun_id=46">Micro Uzi</a> <font color="00C300">pic</font><dt>&nbsp;- <a href="gun_database.cfm?gun_id=30">UZI</a>
<dt><b>Ingram</b>
<dt>&nbsp;- <a href="gun_database.cfm?gun_id=29">M11</a> <font color="00C300">pic</font>
<dt><b>Other</b>
<dt>&nbsp;- <a href="gun_database.cfm?gun_id=28">Vz61 Scorpion</a> <font color="00C300">pic</font>
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<dt><b>HK</b>
<dt>&nbsp;- <a href="gun_database.cfm?gun_id=37">51 Limited</a> <font color="00C300">pic</font><dt>&nbsp;- <a href="gun_database.cfm?gun_id=9">G3 A3</a> <font color="00C300">pic</font><dt>&nbsp;- <a href="gun_database.cfm?gun_id=10">G3 A4</a> <font color="00C300">pic</font><dt>&nbsp;- <a href="gun_database.cfm?gun_id=15">MC 51</a> <font color="00C300">pic</font>
<dt><b>Colt</b>
<dt>&nbsp;- <a href="gun_database.cfm?gun_id=6">CAR-15</a> <font color="00C300">pic</font><dt>&nbsp;- <a href="gun_database.cfm?gun_id=11">M16 A1</a> <font color="00C300">pic</font><dt>&nbsp;- <a href="gun_database.cfm?gun_id=13">M16 A2</a> <font color="00C300">pic</font><dt>&nbsp;- <a href="gun_database.cfm?gun_id=12">M16 VN</a> <font color="00C300">pic</font><dt>&nbsp;- <a href="gun_database.cfm?gun_id=41">M4A1 Carbine</a> <font color="00C300">pic</font><dt>&nbsp;- <a href="gun_database.cfm?gun_id=14">XM177E2</a> <font color="00C300">pic</font>
<dt><b>SIG</b>
<dt>&nbsp;- <a href="gun_database.cfm?gun_id=22">550</a> <font color="00C300">pic</font><dt>&nbsp;- <a href="gun_database.cfm?gun_id=23">551 SWAT</a> <font color="00C300">pic</font>
<dt><b>Kalashnikov</b>
<dt>&nbsp;- <a href="gun_database.cfm?gun_id=4">AK47</a> <font color="00C300">pic</font><dt>&nbsp;- <a href="gun_database.cfm?gun_id=5">AK47S</a> <font color="00C300">pic</font>
<dt><b>Steyr</b>
<dt>&nbsp;- <a href="gun_database.cfm?gun_id=24">Aug</a> <font color="00C300">pic</font><dt>&nbsp;- <a href="gun_database.cfm?gun_id=25">Aug Military</a> <font color="00C300">pic</font>
<dt><b>Other</b>
<dt>&nbsp;- <a href="gun_database.cfm?gun_id=7">FA-MAS</a> <font color="00C300">pic</font><dt>&nbsp;- <a href="gun_database.cfm?gun_id=8">FA-MASsv</a> <font color="00C300">pic</font><dt>&nbsp;- <a href="gun_database.cfm?gun_id=27">Galil ARM </a> <dt>&nbsp;- <a href="gun_database.cfm?gun_id=34">L85A1 </a>
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<dt><b>HK</b>
<dt>&nbsp;- <a href="gun_database.cfm?gun_id=20">PSG-1</a> <font color="00C300">pic</font><dt>&nbsp;- <a href="gun_database.cfm?gun_id=21">SG-1</a> <font color="00C300">pic</font>
<dt><b>Other</b>
<dt>&nbsp;- <a href="gun_database.cfm?gun_id=43">ASP-2 Sporter</a> <font color="00C300">pic</font><dt>&nbsp;- <a href="gun_database.cfm?gun_id=44">ASP-2SV camouflage edition</a> <font color="00C300">pic</font>
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<dt><b>Other</b>
<dt>&nbsp;- <a href="gun_database.cfm?gun_id=47">M60</a> <font color="00C300">pic</font>
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<dt><b>HK</b>
<dt>&nbsp;- <a href="gun_database.cfm?gun_id=40">Mini MP5</a> <font color="00C300">pic</font>
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<dt><b>Other</b>
<dt>&nbsp;- <a href="gun_database.cfm?gun_id=38">Franchi Spas 12</a> <font color="00C300">pic</font>
<dt><b>Remington</b>
<dt>&nbsp;- <a href="gun_database.cfm?gun_id=45">M1100</a> <font color="00C300">pic</font>
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<td width="25%" bgcolor="707070" bordercolorlight="D2D2D2" bordercolordark="555555"><font face="Arial, Helvetica" size="-1">&nbsp;Tokyo Marui</font></td>
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<td width="25%" align="right" valign="top"><font face="Arial, Helvetica" size="-1" color="000000"><b>Action:&nbsp;</b></font></td>
<td width="25%" bgcolor="707070" bordercolorlight="D2D2D2" bordercolordark="555555"><font face="Arial, Helvetica" size="-1">&nbsp;Select Fire Auto</font></td>
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<td width="25%" bgcolor="707070" bordercolorlight="D2D2D2" bordercolordark="555555"><font face="Arial, Helvetica" size="-1">&nbsp;EG560</font></td>
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<td width="25%" bgcolor="707070" bordercolorlight="D2D2D2" bordercolordark="555555"><font face="Arial, Helvetica" size="-1">&nbsp;Mini</font></td>
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<td width="25%" align="right" valign="top"><font face="Arial, Helvetica" size="-1" color="000000"><b>Length:&nbsp;</b></font></td>
<td width="25%" bgcolor="707070" bordercolorlight="D2D2D2" bordercolordark="555555"><font face="Arial, Helvetica" size="-1">&nbsp;680mm</font></td>
<td width="25%" align="right" valign="top"><font face="Arial, Helvetica" size="-1" color="000000"><b>Weight:&nbsp;</b></font></td>
<td width="25%" bgcolor="707070" bordercolorlight="D2D2D2" bordercolordark="555555"><font face="Arial, Helvetica" size="-1">&nbsp;2.10 kg</font></td>
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<td width="25%" bgcolor="707070" bordercolorlight="D2D2D2" bordercolordark="555555"><font face="Arial, Helvetica" size="-1">&nbsp;227mm</font></td>
<td width="25%" align="right" valign="top"><font face="Arial, Helvetica" size="-1" color="000000"><b>Range:&nbsp;</b></font></td>
<td width="25%" bgcolor="707070" bordercolorlight="D2D2D2" bordercolordark="555555"><font face="Arial, Helvetica" size="-1">&nbsp;45 feet</font></td>
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<td width="25%" align="right" valign="top"><font face="Arial, Helvetica" size="-1" color="000000"><b>Velocity:&nbsp;</b></font></td>
<td width="25%" bgcolor="707070" bordercolorlight="D2D2D2" bordercolordark="555555"><font face="Arial, Helvetica" size="-1">&nbsp;285 fps</font></td>
<td width="25%" align="right" valign="top"><font face="Arial, Helvetica" size="-1" color="000000"><b>RPM:&nbsp;</b></font></td>
<td width="25%" bgcolor="707070" bordercolorlight="D2D2D2" bordercolordark="555555"><font face="Arial, Helvetica" size="-1">&nbsp;700</font></td>
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<td width="25%" align="right" valign="top"><font face="Arial, Helvetica" size="-1" color="000000"><b>Capacity:&nbsp;</b></font></td>
<td width="25%" bgcolor="707070" bordercolorlight="D2D2D2" bordercolordark="555555"><font face="Arial, Helvetica" size="-1">&nbsp;50 bbs</font></td>
<td width="25%" align="right" valign="top"><font face="Arial, Helvetica" size="-1" color="000000"><b>Hi-Capacity:&nbsp;</b></font></td>
<td width="25%" bgcolor="707070" bordercolorlight="D2D2D2" bordercolordark="555555"><font face="Arial, Helvetica" size="-1">&nbsp;220 bbs</font></td>
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<td width="25%" align="right" valign="top"><font face="Arial, Helvetica" size="-1" color="000000"><b>Metal Parts:&nbsp;</b></font></td>
<td colspan="3" width="75%" bgcolor="707070" bordercolorlight="D2D2D2" bordercolordark="555555"><font face="Arial, Helvetica" size="-1">&nbsp;Barrel, Front and Rear Sights, Charging Handle, Trigger, Select Fire Switch, Magazine Release and Sling Swivels</font></td>
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<td colspan="3" width="75%" bgcolor="707070" bordercolorlight="D2D2D2" bordercolordark="555555"><font face="Arial, Helvetica" size="-1">&nbsp;Hi-Cap Magazine, Claw Scope Mount, Dual Magazine Clip, Foregrip w/ Light, Front Site Laser mount <P></font></td>
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<td colspan="3" width="75%" bgcolor="707070" bordercolorlight="D2D2D2" bordercolordark="555555"><font face="Arial, Helvetica" size="-1">&nbsp; <P></font></td>
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<td colspan="4" width="100%" bgcolor="707070" bordercolorlight="D2D2D2" bordercolordark="555555"><font face="Arial, Helvetica" size="-1">&nbsp;The full stock version of the H&K MP5 Series. <P></font></td>
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<td colspan="4" width="100%" bgcolor="707070" bordercolorlight="D2D2D2" bordercolordark="555555"><font face="Arial, Helvetica" size="-1">&nbsp;...from <a href="http://uniquecorn.com/warriors/index.html">Combat Warriors</a> <P>
The Heckler and Koch name has become famous for innovative weapon designs combined with quality and reliability in action. Spanning a variety of firearms including the USP and SOCOM series of pistols, to the battle-tested long rifles like the G3 and PSG1, HK has continually demonstrated it's design and manufacturing acumen. Perhaps the most common submachine gun found among Special Operations experts is the HK MP5 series. This modular design concept allows the user to change the configuration of the gun in a very short period of time to match tactical demands. Changes such as stock fixtures, firing configuration and muzzle attachments allow tactical operators a choice that will give them an edge in accomplishing their mission objective. The MP5 series offers mobility, a high rate-of-fire and easy serviceability not to mention accuracy in a compact design. Police departments and federal agencies have also adopted the MP5 series because of it's flexibility toward tactical needs. <P>
Tokyo-Marui was well aware of the popularity and service history of the MP5's when designing the Airsoft duplicate of these world-renowned firearms. The overall appearance of the A4 model mounted with a fixed stock is identical to the real gun in every respect and features true one-to-one scale as the original. The fixed stock is a plastic material very similar to the polymer plastics used in the handguards, trigger group and fixed stock of the real gun. The MP5-A4 further adheres to the commonality of parts in this family to interchange readily with the basic gun such as a flashlight forearm adapter and Claw-type scope mount. These accessories can add both tactical value and utility to this long-rifle. By adding a low magnification scope to this full-sized, fixed stock rifle, the combat participant can take advantage of long-range accuracy. <P>
Individuals who have handled the real MP5 will be amazed that the features and function are faithfully reproduced in the receiver, stocks and other details of this Airsoft gun. The receiver is finished in a lightly textured 'glazed paint' look, although it's molded in solid black plastic throughout. Details are as specific as the presence of 'weld marks' which are molded into the correct position on the plastic receiver and correspond exactly to those on the original. The fixed rear stock and front forearm are accurately reproduced with a slight texturing to the material, making it comfortable to hold and grasp. The overall size and dimensions match precisely and make the airgun nearly indistinguishable from the real thing. As an example of this attention to detail, the left side of the magazine well is stamped with "Kal.9x19mm" , the correct German abbreviation, and various other 'tooling marks' add to the authenticity. <P>
The front barrel and muzzle is cast in metal which also carries the HK, 3-lug attachment point for muzzle brakes, flash suppressors and tracer units. The rear sight is adjustable for windage and elevation through the use of a rotating 'drum' aperture. This drum is drilled with the holes for the peep site which can be rotated to provide long-range accuracy or close-range target acquisition. For most Airsoft skirmishing and house clearing, the largest rear peephole provides the best sight picture to track moving targets and for use in low light conditions. <P>
The standard 50 BB magazine is of a metal box structure, with the single identifying feature of the BB loading and holding mechanism at the top which distinguishes it from an actual firearm magazine. The magazine drops free of the receiver when pushing forward on the 'paddle' or can also be actuated by the right side, receiver-mounted button and makes for fast field reloading. The paddle is perfectly placed to allow the user to push forward with the first finger of the firing hand, dropping the empty magazine clear while leaving the free hand available to position the next magazine. With practice this 'tactical reload' can be accomplished in a fraction of a second. In addition, the magazine is stamped correctly with '9mm' and 'IF' - manufacturing codes which are present on the magazines of the real gun. While handloading of BB's is relatively easy in the field, the loading tool (and clearing rod) provided with the gun make this task much more manageable. Handloading can be accomplished at a much slower rate during combat in exactly the same manner as that of loading a real magazine - one round at a time, pushed through the top of the magazine. <P>
To extend range accuracy, the HOP-UP mechanism is located at the rear of the barrel with a small lever on the left side of the receiver which is partially covered by the front handguard. This lever is moved forward to reduce the hop-effect and rearward to increase backspin and impart greater lift to the BB. This adjustment is usually made by firing the airgun with a full magazine at a target that is located at the maximum effective range that the user intends to engage opponents. By firing without moving the gun, the HOP-UP lever can be manipulated in small increments to achieve the required setting. The perfect HOP setting on this particular MP5 is exactly centered, which imparts slight backspin. The HOP setting can also be adjusted easily in the field to affect the flight path of differing weights of BB's depending on foliage and other variables. <P>
The metal muzzle of this A4 variant has been cast with the HK standard, 3-lug attachment point for flash suppressors and silencer/tracer units to be quickly installed and removed. This attachment point allows the user to install an aftermarket Tokyo-Marui tracer unit which can fire luminous BB's at a full-automatic rate and create some very exciting nighttime fun. The additional length of the 'silencer' does not affect the pressure or muzzle velocity of the BB's since it's barrel diameter is too large to maintain pressure behind the BB. More for effect and having some tactical value during night skirmishing, the tracer attachment makes an excellent visual customization to this airgun. <P>
Although the MP5-A4 is a fixed-stock gun, the battery is located in the front handguard and is a 600 mAh, 8.4 Volt 'Mini' -type battery. The rear of the forearm stock is open, allowing for visual confirmation of the battery in the compartment. This battery should deliver close to 1000 rounds of repeat fire, somewhat reduced if using constant full-automatic fire. The battery is easy to access and change, and this can be accomplished by removal of the front handguard assembly after first removing the single stock pin which retains it. The battery and connectors secure a tight fit, allowing for silent deployment of the airgun during Airsoft combat. The battery size can easily be upgraded by installing a Tokyo-Marui wiring harness to reach the rear stock and then purchasing a 1200 mAh, 8.4 Volt battery to replace the smaller, front-mounted 'Mini' battery. This conversion will provide much greater fire duration and add to the airgun's overall weight. The smaller battery is a good match for the MP5-A4 version, however, since it's primary role is to be a CQB gun or as a back-up to a larger battle rifle. Whether the A4 is going to be the primary gun or a back-up option, the MP5 design by Tokyo-Marui is hard to beat for size and Rate-Of-Fire. <P>
Firing this AEG is identical to the other MP5 variants made by Tokyo-Marui as they all share the same mechanical design with the exception of the MP5K-PDW and 'Navy' version. The EG560 motor delivers a fast rate-of-fire, identical to the full-size MP5 at approximately 650-700 rounds-per-minute. This firing rate is easily controllable in the airgun and empties the standard 50 BB magazine in less than 5 seconds. The battery supplies adequate current to maintain this rate of fire for it's entire duration, and is not likely to overheat the motor or wiring/switching mechanisms. In all, the sound of a full-automatic airgun is really something to be heard rather than written about and is hard to describe. Spare magazines are a must with this type of gun, since firing at full-auto is addictive and is guaranteed to bring a smile to any face. High-capacity magazines will increase the utility of this airgun considerably during skirmishing. <P>
The Tokyo-Marui replica of the MP5-A4 model shares the full compatibility of parts and accessories with the other MP5 models. The A4 version of this airgun is an ideal model for CQB skirmishing due in part to the extensive line of add-on accessories which allow the user to customize the airgun to their liking. Additionally, a conversion kit can be purchased to mount a collapsible stock to the A4 version, making it an A5 without having to change the battery or wiring. <P>
The flexibility of this Airsoft gun using readily available parts and accessories make it an expandable gun when the purchaser is looking to upgrade or change style, while retaining the inherent durability and reliability of the Tokyo-Marui design. The MP5 series is well known in the Airsoft community for being an excellent all-purpose weapon for expert and novice alike. The A4 version reviewed makes an ideal starter gun as a dedicated CQB weapon or a back-up for an Airsoft combat veteran. If you're contemplating the purchase of an AEG, the MP5-A4 model is a 'no compromise' first purchase. <P></font></td>
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